| DUE DATES |
| REAL ESTATE TAX PAYMENTS |
| COUNTY/TOWNSHIP: |
| DISCOUNT: March 1 through April 30 |
| FACE: May 1 through June 30 |
| PENALTY: July 1 through December 31 |
| SCHOOL: |
| DISCOUNT: July 1 through August 31 |
| FACE: September 1 through October 31 |
| PENALTY: November 1 through December 31 |
| EXCEPTIONS: |
| If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday |
| (PA or US), payment may be considered timely if it is tendered |
| or postmarked on the next business day. |
TAX COLLECTOR – BRIDGETON TOWNSHIP
TAX COLLECTOR: Peter K. Rosswaag
TELEPHONE: 610-982-9789
E-MAIL: ruswog@verizon.net
WEBSITE: Bridgetontownshiptaxcollector.wordpress.com
OFFICE HOURS: Last two weeks of DISCOUNT (April & August of each year)
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings
9 a.m. to noon
1774 River Road
Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972-9417
OTHER HOURS: Please call ahead for an appointment.
SPECIAL NEEDS: Will be accommodated.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Personal check to:
Peter K. Rosswaag, Tax Collector
POB 22
Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972-9417
You may also pay by credit card (three percent fee) or e-check ($3.00 fee) at www.officialpayments.com or call 800-272-9829. Use Jurisdiction Code 7838.
Note: Fees are imposed by Official Payments for the use of this option.
| REAL ESTATE TAX PAYMENTS |
| Preferred Method of Payment: |
| The preferred method of paying your real estate tax is via personal check, forwarded to: |
| Peter K. Rosswaag, POB 22, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972 |
| IF you want a receipted copy of your tax bill, please: |
| 1) Return BOTH copies of your tax bill; and |
| 2) Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. |
| Multiple Parcels: |
| You may combine your tax payments for multiple parcels and forward a single check. |
| Exception: see below (“Co-mingled Funds”). |
| Co-mingled Funds: |
| Please prepare and forward SEPARATE checks for county/township vs. school taxes. |
| Checks are deposited into two separate bank accounts. |
| Escrow Accounts: |
| If a bank or mortgage company escrows your taxes, please forward your bill to them immediately. |
| I will also forward a copy of your bill IF so requested by your bank or mortage company. |
| “Timely Payment” means: |
| A payment must be received, or postmarked, on or before the due date(s) found on your bill. |
| After December 15: |
| If paying after December 15th, no personal checks may be accepted. |
| Please forward an official bank check or money order. |
| After December 31 (deadline): |
| A tax collector has no authority to accept payments after December 31st of each year. |
| After December 31st, payment arrangements must be made as follows: |
| 1) County/township bills: contact Bucks County, Tax Claim Bureau: 215-348-6276; and/or |
| 2) School bills: contact Portnoff Law Associates: 866-211-9466. |
| HELPFUL HINTS |
| Please scrutinize your check! Please include your parcel number on the “memo” line. |
| The most common errors on a personal check: |
| 1) The written amount does not match the numerical amount. |
| 2) No signature! |
| 3) Undated or post-dated checks. Please do not ask me to “hold” your check. |
| IMPORTANT NUMBERS |
| Homestead/Farmstead Information: County of Bucks / Board of Assessment: 215-348-6219 |
| PA Property Tax Relief: 888-222-9190 |
| Bucks County Board of Assessment: 215-348-6231 |
| Tax Collector: Peter K. Rosswaag: 610-982-9789 |
| REAL ESTATE TAX PAYMENTS |
| You may also pay your real estate tax bill by choosing an electronic payment method. |
| Payment Options: |
| E-CHECK |
| CREDIT CARD |
| Secure website of Official Payments Corporation: |
| https://www.officialpayments.com/index.jsp |
| Telephone: 1-800-272-9829 |
| You will need the following: |
| Parcel number; |
| Item number; |
| Total tax being paid; |
| Telephone number; and |
| Jurisdiction code: #7838 |
| NOTE! |
| FEES are imposed (by Official Payments) for the use of this service. |
| Fees are as follows: |
| E-CHECK: $3 |
| CREDIT CARD: 3% |
| TELEPHONE: same fees apply: 1-800-272-9829 |
| IF you want a receipted copy of your tax bill, please: |
| 1) Forward BOTH copies of your tax bill; and |
| 2) Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. Forward to: |
| Peter K. Rosswaag, Tax Collector |
| POB 22 |
| Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972 |
